/en en /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after Thales Australia’s iconic and combat-proven Bushmaster will become even safer and more capable following the successful integration of an advanced counter-drone capability, Dedrone by Axon, enhancing its ability to repel drone attacks while in motion. 24 Mar 2025 2744955 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/commonwealth-government-orders-44-additional-bushmasters-be Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, today announced an AUD$100m contract between Defence and Thales Australia for the acquisition of more than 40 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles. Ove 1300 Bushmasters have been manufactured in Bendigo over the last two-decades, with this new contract continuing to support hundreds of jobs in the local and national supply chain. 08 Jan 2025 2744818 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/thales-australias-bushmaster-vehicle-showcased-czech-republic The Bushmaster Protected Mobility vehicle, manufactured by Thales in Australia, was recently presented to representatives of the Czech Ministry of Defence, Army and General Staff on site at the facility of Czech company, VOP CZ s.p. The event, entitled ‘Bushmaster Days,’ served as an opportunity for VOP CZ to showcase how the Bushmaster can address the Czech Armed Forces protected mobility requirements with proven protection and survivability. 06 Aug 2024 2744517 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/bushmaster-united-nations-variant-delivered-fiji 14 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles were delivered to Fiji by HMAS Choules as part of a month-long deployment in the South West Pacific. 25 Jul 2024 2744503 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/aud45m-bushmaster-contract-win-australian-made-defence Thales Australia welcomes the Albanese Government’s commitment to invest AUD$45m to build an additional 15 Bushmaster PMVs at Thales’ Protected Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Bendigo. 19 Jul 2024 2744486 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/thales-sovereign-developed-simulators-enhance-land-based Since 2007, Thales has delivered sovereign designed and developed training and simulation capabilities to the Australian Defence Force for land-based military vehicles; mitigating risks and hazards whilst enabling the preparedness of military personnel. 14 May 2024 2744256 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/press-release/new-bushmaster-contract-supports-jobs-bendigo Thales Australia has welcomed the announcement today by the Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy of a $160 million contract to build new Bushmaster Protected Vehicles for the Australian Army. 17 May 2023 2742690 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia/australia/news/kongsberg-thales-outline-strikemaster-fire-team-concept The joint collaboration activity between Kongsberg Defence Australia and Thales Australia to provide a solution to the Australian Army’s Land 4100 Phase 2 land-based anti-ship missile system requirement is broadening its scope to develop a complete StrikeMaster fire team. 15 Dec 2022 2741712 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia/australia/references/strikemaster-building-next-generation-land-based-maritime In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast recorded at the Land Forces 2022 Conference, Ben Kelly, director, protected vehicles at Thales Australia, and John Fry, general manager at Kongsberg, discuss their joint efforts to develop next-generation, land-based maritime strike capability for the Australian Defence Force. 27 Nov 2022 2741479 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/veteran-christopher-may-continues-serve-community-raising While on deployment, Australian veteran Christopher May was travelling in a Bushmaster when it was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device; changing his life forever. Chris shares his incredible journey through recovery and how, with his ‘second life,’ he is raising awareness about mental health in emergency services personnel. 27 Oct 2022 2741410 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2025-03/iconic-bushmaster-protected-mobility-vehicle-evolves-after_thumbnail.jpg